Should Ukraine join Nato? Raw Politics asks MEPs

MEPs at the European Parliament had mixed views on Ukraine
MEPs at the European Parliament had mixed views on Ukraine
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Too soon or a choice to make now? Could Kyiv be welcomed into the military alliance?

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Euronews' Darren McCafferty asked MEPs whether Ukrainian membership of Nato would be the right response to recent incidents involving Russia.

Marietje Schaake, Dutch Democrat MEP said that such a decision would be "very controversial".

"But we do feel great responsibility for the stability and security of Ukrainians," she added

Alyn Smith, Scottish SNP MEP: "I don't think it's an answer for now and I don't think it's a serious conversation for now?"

David McAllister, German CDU MEP: "A country should decide for itself if it wants to have a pro-western orientation or not, no country should be forced to ask permission from Mr Putin"

Claire Moody, UK Labour: "I do think it is very important that there is seen to be a response.

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